Sec. 202. Federal grand challenges in artificial intelligence
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Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall, acting through the National Science and Technology Council and the Interagency Committee established or designated pursuant to section 5103 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 ( 15 U.S.C. 9413 ), in consultation with industry, civil society, and academia, establish a list of priorities for Federal grand challenges in artificial intelligence that seek— to expedite the development of artificial intelligence systems in the United States; and to stimulate artificial intelligence research, development, and commercialization that solves or advances specific, well-defined, and measurable challenges.
The list established pursuant to paragraph
(1)may include the following priorities: To overcome challenges with engineering of and applied research on microelectronics, including through integration of artificial intelligence with emerging technologies, such as machine learning and quantum computing, or with respect to the physical limits on transistors, electrical interconnects, and memory elements. To promote transformational or long-term advancements in computing and artificial intelligence technologies through— next-generation algorithm design; next-generation compute capability; generative and adaptive artificial intelligence for design applications; photonics-based microprocessors and optical communication networks, including electrophotonics; the chemistry and physics of new materials; energy use or energy efficiency; techniques to establish cryptographically secure content provenance information; or safety and controls for artificial intelligence applications. To develop artificial intelligence solutions, including through integration among emerging technologies such as quantum computing and machine learning, to overcome barriers relating to innovations in advanced manufacturing in the United States, including areas such as— materials, nanomaterials, and composites; rapid, complex design; sustainability and environmental impact of manufacturing operations; predictive maintenance of machinery; improved part quality; process inspections; worker safety; and robotics. To develop artificial intelligence solutions in sectors of the economy, such as expanding the use of artificial intelligence in maritime vessels, including in navigation and in the design of propulsion systems and fuels. To develop artificial intelligence solutions to improve border security, including solutions relevant to the detection of fentanyl, illicit contraband, and other illegal activities. The Director shall update the list established pursuant to paragraph
(1)periodically as the Director determines necessary. Subject to the availability of appropriations, the head of each agency with a representative on the Interagency Committee pursuant to section 5103(c) of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 ( 15 U.S.C. 9413(c) ) or the heads of multiple agencies with a representative on the Interagency Committee working cooperatively, shall, consistent with the missions or responsibilities of each agency, establish 1 or more prize competitions under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 ( 15 U.S.C. 3719 ), challenge-based acquisitions, or other research and development investments that each agency head deems appropriate consistent with the list of priorities established pursuant to subsection (a)(1). The President, acting through the Director, shall ensure that, not later than 1 year after the date on which the Director establishes the list required by subsection (a)(1), at least 3 prize competitions, challenge-based acquisitions, or other research and development investments are announced by heads of Federal agencies under subsection (b). Each head of an agency carrying out an investment initiative under subsection
(b)shall ensure that— for each prize competition or investment initiative carried out by the agency under such subsection, there is— a positive impact on the economic competitiveness of the United States; a benefit to United States industry; to the extent possible, leveraging of the resources and expertise of industry and philanthropic partners in shaping the investments; and in a case involving development and manufacturing, use of advanced manufacturing in the United States; and all research conducted for purposes of the investment initiative is conducted in the United States.
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